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Introduced
03/03/2020
03/03/2020
In Committee
03/03/2020
03/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/26/2020
05/26/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, it is a class 1 felony if a person commits or attempts to commit certain specified felonies and the death of a person, other than one of the participants, is caused by anyone. The bill: Requires the death be caused by a participant; Repeals certain elements of the affirmative defense; Changes the penalty from a class 1 felony to a class 2 felony; Clarifies that a court shall sentence a defendant to a definite sentence within the aggravated range when the court finds certain aggravating circumstances; and Provides for a defendant to be subject to a mandatory sentence as a crime of violence if the fact finder makes specific findings of fact.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Colorado's felony murder law. It requires the death to be caused by a participant in the underlying felony, rather than any person. It removes certain affirmative defenses, changes the penalty from a class 1 felony to a class 2 felony, and clarifies that a defendant can be subject to a mandatory sentence as a crime of violence if certain aggravating factors are found. The bill also specifies that the changes apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date, which is September 1, 2020, unless a referendum petition is filed against the act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely (on 05/26/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb20-191 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2020A/bills/2020a_191_01.pdf |
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